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Lima
"A Sour & Sweet Symphony in Every Fruit."
The Lima is a variety of citrus fruits originating from Brazil and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
Also known as
Mexican lime
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93309
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Brazil
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Status
Approved
About Lima
Limias, a small round citrus fruit with a smooth and rough-textured inner pulp that is seedless or nearly seedless, inside their yellowish green to orange skin. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it has several culinary and medicinal uses.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for a 100g serving of Lima are approximately, Energy 34 kcal, Carbohydrates 8.2g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugars 2.2g, Protein 0.7g, Fat 0.2g, Sodium 1mg, Potassium 145mg, Vitamin A 10mcg, Vitamin C 29mg, Calcium 31mg, Iron 0.2mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Humidity
85-90% (Florida/Texas); 90-95% (California/Arizona)
Packaging
Waxed or breathable bags, ventilation to prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Storage Notes: Postharvest decay is the main factor limiting orange shelf-life, so prompt cooling, gentle handling, sanitation and approved fungicides matter most. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016). Growing region must be established before choosing between the listed temperature and humidity ranges.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 441-446.
Applies to: sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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